WWII Submarine Launch Tag for the USS Diablo SS-479 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II submarine launch tag for the USS Diablo SS-479, launched December 1, 1944 at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard. Diablo arrived on the scene for her first war patrol just as the cease fire began.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1944.

SIZE:

About 1-3/4 in width by 2-1/8" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Foiled card stock.

ATTACHMENT:

Silk string.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large Submarine Artifacts Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 5@VCX01 LBHX08/07 S(3)VBHX02/19 SLDEX11/10/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): This tag shows very minor wear, and the tag you receive will either be this one or one in very similar condition.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.